DINA: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) amir Sirajul Haq blamed Pakistan Democratic Movement and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for economic woes. Speaking at public gathering he bemoaned country’s mounting debts. He lashed out at rulers, saying, “These corrupt rulers had dragged country into quagmire.”

He blamed rulers for “People not getting justice in country.” He also expressed his concerns over “Skyrocketing inflation,” saying, “Now masses will not bear more inflation.” Comparing JI with other political parties, he said, “All political parties are facing corruption charges with exception of JI.

JI is only political party in country that has never been accused of corruption”. He appealed to his supporters to cast their votes to JI in upcoming elections.

Earlier, He recalled demand for snap elections, saying there was dire need for them. Addressing an anti-inflation march, Haq said masses were facing severe tension as they were deprived of basic necessities of life. Prices of pulses, sugar and vegetables were witnessing skyrocketing hike.

He lamented that, being an agricultural country, there was flour shortage. Taking a dig at his political opponents, he said, “Today voters of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Pakistan Peoples’ Party and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf were frustrated.” Speaking about International Monetary Fund he said, “Previous and incumbent governments made masses slaves of IMF.” He urged politicians to be clear about their intentions, saying, “If politicians work with pure intentions, all institutions will function properly.”

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 13 2023

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